Compact digital camera how-tos

  • Mind the gaps

    20 Aug 2004 11:07 AM

    Sometimes artefacts caused by editing are immediately visible, but most of the time, they surface after only a few operations.

  • Learning Curves

    17 Aug 2004 11:10 AM

    Still using brightness and contrast to spruce up your photos? Stop!

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  • Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

    The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a solid, but not standout, superzoom option for the money.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 20 x

    Where to buy? $225 to $900 at 18 stores

  • AgfaPhoto DC-600uw

    The AgfaPhoto is a cheap, knockabout waterproof camera that's ideal for life at the beach. The feature set and image quality is average but for the price you can't go too far wrong.

    Specs: Digital compact , 6 megapixels, 2.4 inch

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

    A lot of cameras get called "unique", but the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj aptly lives up to this tag as it hosts a built-in projector. It's definitely a novelty and fun to use, we just wish image quality was better.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12.1 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 5 x

    Where to buy? $450 to $700 at 8 stores